The Napa Valley, internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

COUNTY OF NAPA AS AN EMPLOYER

The County of Napa is a highly respected employer within the local community as well as throughout the region. We offer rewarding and challenging work, flexible hours, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and tremendous opportunities for career growth. At the County of Napa we truly value our employees and are committed to diversity in our family-oriented environment. This is why we are the Employer of Choice for more than 1,400 employees.

As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation.

THE POSITION

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy for a Senior Engineer in the Traffic Engineering/Transportation Division of the Public Works Department. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

The primary duties for this position are focused around meeting the County's traffic engineering needs, planning for the County's regional transportation needs, and (as workload allows) project management of Transportation related capital improvement projects. The incumbent is expected to perform complex field and office engineering work at a very independent level, serve as project leader on special/major projects or assignments, and perform difficult research work while preparing comprehensive reports and making recommendations on engineering problems.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Provide technical oversight in the review of private development plans including the review of traffic studies and improvement plans prepared by private parties; coordinate reviews with other County department staff as appropriate; and represent the Public Works Department at County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors meetings.

Handle safety and transportation requests and concerns identified by members of the public traveling on County roadways including speed limits, signage, striping, traffic counts and/or any other investigations involving County roads.

Coordinate the collection of traffic information through field data by the Roads Division or consultants needed to analyze current traffic patterns; analyze data in order to determine critical intersections, roadway and other transportation facilities.

Serve as a technical resource to County personnel, private engineers and the public regarding transportation and traffic policies, procedures and legislation; evaluate the need for new County traffic regulations to improve the safety of the County's roads; and meet with citizen groups to discuss and promote awareness of transportation programs and issues.

Oversee the traffic mitigation fee program to ensure program activities remain in compliance with regulations.

Assist the Risk Manager in responding to investigations and claims filed against the County that involve roadways; serve as a liaison to law enforcement agencies, risk management and other appropriate agencies requesting traffic/transportation information and/or registering potential issues.

Assist the Director and Deputy Director in a variety of transportation planning related duties; evaluate other agency transportation plans and projects and provide input and comments on behalf of the County; coordinate transportation planning related items with other local jurisdictions; represent the Public Works Department at Napa Valley Transportation Agency Technical Advisory Committee (NVTA-TAC) meetings.

Prepare and oversee the County's Pavement Management plan.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

When assigned to the Public Works Department:

Perform the most complex professional engineering work in the planning of highways and bridges, drainage infrastructure, sewer infrastructures, buildings and related structures; perform difficult engineering work on major projects including cost analysis, projected timetables of various stages of assigned projects, progress reports and required specialized research; meet and confer with contractors and consultants on assigned projects to ensure compliance with County codes and design requirements, and to resolve problems or project modifications; work with utilities agencies in matters concerning relocation of utilities; work with property owners on easements and rights-of-way acquisitions; implement the most difficult phases of complex road or bridge design and layout work; lead the preparation of maps, plans, charts or diagrams and the maintenance of various engineering projects; plot topography, cross sections, and profiles that would determine grades, cross sections and elevations of roadways; prepare plans specifications, estimates and monthly status reports for construction of Public Works projects or oversee the work of staff and consultants; confer with management staff during preliminary and design stages of work and discuss any technical, budget or schedule concerns; supervise the performance of all inspections and testing required under County contracts; prepare procurement packages for consultant services, lead the selection and award process, supervise the work of consultants and manage consultant's contracts; prepare construction bid packages for construction of public works projects, lead the bid phase and award process, provide oversight for construction and manage construction contracts; prepare funding applications (state, federal, etc.), administer the grants, and ensure compliance with funding requirements. Participate in audits; oversee the performance of inspections and testing required under County contracts and a major portion of testing for highway projects under the Federal Aid Program; direct the inspection of work accomplished under encroachment permits; review and analyze technical and engineering issues; provide technical information to officials of other governmental jurisdictions, other engineers and the public; serve as a staff resource to boards, committees, commissions and task forces as required; respond to inquiries and complaints; provide technical assistance to the public; prepare complex engineering reports and correspondence; perform related duties as assigned.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Project management best practices including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing to deliver on time and on budget project results.

Principles, practices and techniques of engineering to direct projects from inception to completion.

Statistics and advanced mathematics including algebra and analytic geometry.

Prepare and maintain clear, concise and comprehensive records and reports.

Use computer aided drafting to produce maps and other documents.

ABILITY TO:

Work independently in the absence of supervision.

Adjust to changing workloads to meet deadlines.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public, staff, other agencies and departments.

Walk on uneven ground for long periods of time.

Stand for long periods of time.

Lift up to 50 pounds.

Use computer equipment for extended periods of time to complete plans.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAny combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience:Four years of progressively responsible professional civil engineering experience, including at least two years of which shall have been in a responsible capacity involving planning and design or acting as a resident engineer on large and varied construction projects and/or supervising the daily operations of land development, flood plain management and storm water management activities.

Education:Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering.

License or CertificateA valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer, mechanical engineer, or professional land surveyor issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists is a minimum requirement. Upon initial hire, the possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by another state outside of California shall be acceptable; however, a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Professional Engineers must be obtained within 9 months of hire date (or probationary employment shall be summarily terminated for failure to meet minimum job qualifications).

Possession of a valid Land Surveyor license is highly desired.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

ADA Accommodation Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

About County of Napa

The Napa Valley - Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
COUNTY OF NAPA AS AN EMPLOYER
The County of Napa is a highly respected employer within the local community as well as throughout the region. We offer rewarding and challenging work, flexible hours, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and tremendous opportunities for career growth. At the County of Napa we truly value our employees and are committed to diversity in o...ur family-oriented environment. This is why we are the Employer of Choice for more than 1,400 employees.
As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation.